STATEN ISLAND, NY – The College of Staten Island women's soccer team played its first game under the lights this season when the Dolphins faced Molloy University in Rockville Centre, NY, on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, the Dolphins surrendered three goals to the hosts in the second half, falling 3-0 on the night.
The first half saw just seven shots between the two teams. For the Dolphins, Isabella Schlee recorded CSI's lone shot on goal, but her attempt was turned away as the teams entered halftime scoreless.
In the second half, the Lions shifted the offensive momentum in their favor, scoring the first goal of the evening in the 63rd minute to take a 1-0 lead. Molloy added two more goals later in the half to extend its advantage to three, while limiting CSI to just two shots over the final 45 minutes.
Caitlyn Thompson and Jillian Shea each recorded a shot attempt in an effort to get the Dolphins on the board, but neither found the back of the net. Oksana Zahirna made nine saves over 90 minutes in goal for CSI.
The College of Staten Island women's soccer team (2-6, 1-3 ECC) will return to action next Thursday when they host Goldey-Beacom College at Dolphins Soccer Park at 2:00 PM. On Saturday, the Dolphins will host an Alumni Day event at 12:00 PM in place of their scheduled ECC contest against STAC.
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